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A powerful and revealing firsthand account of the migrant and refugee experience on the overland route across Europe

The magnificent Danube both cuts across and connects central Europe, flowing through and alongside ten countries. Travelling its full length from east to west, against the river's flow, Nick Thorpe embarks on an inspiring year-long journey that leads to a new perspective on Europe today. Thorpe's account is personal, conversational, funny, immediate, and uniquely observant -everything a reader expects in the best travel writing. Immersing himself in the Danube's waters during daily morning swims, Thorpe likewise becomes immersed in the histories of the lands linked by the river. He observes the river's ecological conditions, some discouraging and others hopeful, and encounters archaeological remains that whisper of human communities sustained by the river over eight millennia. Most fascinating of all are the ordinary and extraordinary people along the way -the ferrymen and fishermen, workers in the fields, beekeepers, smugglers and border policemen, legal and illegal immigrants, and many more.

BBC journalist Nick Thorpe has witnessed first-hand some of the most tumultuous events of the past twenty-five years in eastern the Velvet Revolution in Prague; the bloody uprising in Romania; the bombing of Belgrade; and the economic crash of 2008. But for Thorpe the revolutions of 1989 roll on, yet to reach their conclusions. The old cold war has been replaced by a new cold war - this time between the people and the state. In '89: The Unfinished Revolution Nick Thorpe weaves the political with the personal, anecdote with analysis, to produce an energising and important account of history in the making.

A quirky, off-beat tour boat-hopping around the coasts and canals of Scotland by the author of Eight Men and a Duck.

Set against the backdrop of a perilous Pacific voyage, the narrative follows Nick Thorpe and his eclectic crew as they attempt to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on a reed boat named "Viracocha." Captain Phil Buck's mission intertwines adventure with a nod to historical migration theories. The journey unfolds with humorous mishaps, including a naval rescue alert and the challenges of a leaking hull, showcasing themes of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of adventure amidst fierce conditions.

The book explores ancient mysteries like Stonehenge and Atlantis through the lens of modern science, utilizing DNA testing and radiocarbon dating to uncover truths about our past. Historian Peter James and archaeologist Nick Thorpe present new insights from the scientific community, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh perspectives on these enduring enigmas. The authors aim to bridge the gap between historical speculation and empirical evidence, shedding light on the complexities of human history.